New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
John Chike Onyido
University Of Benin alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4298121
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Chike Onyido has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Benin
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Chike Onyido carries New York bar registration 4298121, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Spa Ajibade & Co, located in Lagos. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BENIN (23 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, John Chike Onyido remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Chike Onyido was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
University Of Benin's active-bar rate
Of University Of Benin's 23 alumni in the New York register, 73.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 85.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4298121
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Spa Ajibade & Co
- City
- Lagos
- Phone
- +2348032204371
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Chike Onyido's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
Near-tenure University Of Benin alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2005 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2005), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2005 whose listed office city differs from Lagos, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for John Chike Onyido with the closest admission year to 2005. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Onyido licensed?
John Onyido is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Chike Onyido admitted to the bar?
John Chike Onyido was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did John Chike Onyido go to law school?
John Chike Onyido attended UNIVERSITY OF BENIN.
What company does John Chike Onyido work for?
John Chike Onyido is associated with Spa Ajibade & Co in Lagos.
Is John Chike Onyido in good standing?
Yes, John Chike Onyido holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Cite this page & disclosure
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